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This article aims to provide an introduction to the concept of disease in Chinese Medicine and a guide to the six major divisions in our body. It offers a starting point for understanding disease in Chinese Medicine.
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Learn about the Jueyin channel, which represents union or closing and confines the yin qi, allowing the yang qi to rise and emit properly.
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The Shaoyin channel links the heart and kidney, two vital organs that are fundamental to your well-being. Discover the relationship between Fire and Water, the two opposing yet complementary elements that coexist within you.
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The dynamics of earth and metal make up the Taiyang channel. This article covers especially the dynamics of the Spleen Earth.
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Explore how the dynamics of wood and fire challenge the harmony of the Shaoyang channel and learn about the concept of our body's openings.
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Lavender is a herb that has a nice smell and is used in cosmetics and aromatherapy. It is also rich in antioxidants and can be easily grown.
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Explore how the dynamics of dryness and dampness challenge the harmony of the Yangming channel, and the approaches to restore its fundamental coolness and descending functions.
This article aims to provide an introduction to the concept of disease in Chinese Medicine and a guide to the six major divisions in our body. It offers a starting point for understanding disease in Chinese Medicine.
The initial belief of self-cultivation is to improve oneself and raise one's skill level in internal martial arts. The process of self-cultivation is not about improving what you're already good at but addressing your weaknesses head-on.
The vocabulary surrounding internal alchemy needs to be clarified. What's the difference between Neigong, Neidan, Waidan, and Waigong? Nei refers to the internal, and Wai refers to the external. Neidan is known as inner alchemy, and Neigong is known as inner work. While these terms may share some
In this piece, we discuss the idea of immortality. We examine the common ground and contemplate the nature of reality, the concept of the self, and the pursuit of higher understanding. We learn about Soma and the Golden Lotus and arrive at a deeper understanding of what true immortality means.
Sage Blue is a growing archive dedicated to bridging the old knowledge of China and India with our modern world, ensuring that timeless teachings are accessible to everyone.
Who can take his own superabundance and therewith serve all under heaven?
Learn about Taiyang, the division of the body representing utmost Yang energy. Our article provides insight on Taiyang's impact on the human body and how water and cold affect the sun-associated channel.
When practising Taijiquan, one should follow the movements of nature. Being in nature will help you understand how to breathe, focus, move and feel.
We went to Nepal and met a community committed to the ritual of scent and the art of handcrafting premium incense! So, we thought to ourselves, why not share the long tradition of incense with you?
Nothing in the world is more weak and soft than water, yet nothing surpasses it in conquering the hard and strong – there is nothing that can compare.
The Five Shen in Chinese Medicine is the foundation of our Soul through the Lens of Daoist Thought.
About the fifth Shen in Chinese Medicine. Kidneys as the base for willpower and memory.
Ziran represents the natural, spontaneous, and authentic state of being, while Tianran embodies nature's unspoiled and unadulterated manifestation.
The Intellect — Yì — is located in the Spleen and is responsible for applied thinking, studying, memorising, focusing, changing state, and generating ideas
The Corporeal Soul — Po — known as the physical and rational aspect of human nature, is responsible for our bodily functions and is housed by the Lungs.
The seven dhatus are explained in detail with insights into how to balance them. Understand how all of the dhatus significantly add to your health and why it is important to nurture them.
Wuwei (无为) is a fundamental concept in Daoist philosophy that plays an important role in understanding the proper way of living in harmony with the Dao. The Dao, translated as the Way or the Path, is a guiding principle that directs our lives. Wuwei, often translated as non-action or effortless